How Do Winter Tires Work

So you hear that you should switch to winter tires for the coldest part of the year. If seems like a hassle and Do Winter Tires Work anyway? They seem like an unnecessary cost but one you understand the benefits of switching, you won’t hit the road without them. All tires are made from rubber compounds that give the optimum in performance at a range of temperatures. Winter tires are made from a compound that is resistant to degradation at low temperatures. They also have a unique tread patterns that cut through water, mud, slush and snow whilst maintaining a better contact with the road surface and provide greater traction on ice. It is important to change the tires back to all purpose once the weather warms up and the road surface returns to normal conditions. So get your vehicle fit with winter tires at Mankato Motors and experience the difference when the conditions turn for the worst.